Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Images of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's giant pandas is displayed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Officials at the zoo released preliminary results from a necropsy peformed on the 6-day-old, 4-ounce female cub that died at the zoo yesterday.

Images of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's giant pandas is displayed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Officials at the zoo released preliminary results from a necropsy peformed on the 6-day-old, 4-ounce female cub that died at the zoo yesterday.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Images of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's giant pandas is displayed in a gift shop the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Officials at the zoo released preliminary results from a necropsy peformed on the 6-day-old, 4-ounce female cub that died at the zoo yesterday.

Images of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's giant pandas is displayed in a gift shop the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Officials at the zoo released preliminary results from a necropsy peformed on the 6-day-old, 4-ounce female cub that died at the zoo yesterday.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Images of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's giant pandas is displayed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Officials at the zoo released preliminary results from a necropsy peformed on the 6-day-old, 4-ounce female cub that died at the zoo yesterday.

Images of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's giant pandas is displayed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Officials at the zoo released preliminary results from a necropsy peformed on the 6-day-old, 4-ounce female cub that died at the zoo yesterday.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, climbs a tree in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, climbs a tree in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

The giant panda house at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park remains closed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

The giant panda house at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park remains closed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, climbs a tree in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, climbs a tree in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, climbs a tree in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, climbs a tree in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

The giant panda house at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park remains closed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

The giant panda house at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park remains closed the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Washington's National Zoo Reveals Preliminary Findings In Death Of Baby Panda

Chip Somodevilla

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Director Dennis Kelly speaks during a press conference the day after the death of a week-old giant panda bear cub at the National Zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park Director Dennis Kelly speaks during a press conference the day after the death of a week-old giant panda bear cub at the National Zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother.

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Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National... Photo d'actualitéCentre d'intérêt,Enclos,Faune,Horizontal,Jour,Mort,Panda,Petit de mammifère à fourrure,Prise de vue en extérieur,Washington DC,Zoo de Washington DC,États-UnisPhotographer Chip SomodevillaCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesWASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Tian Tian, the 275-pound male giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, moves around in his outdoor enclosure the day after the death of a six-day-old panda cub at the zoo September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. The preliminary necropsy of the 4-ounce female cub did not immediately reveal the cause of death but zoo Chief Veterinarian Dr. Suzan Murray said the initial exam made it appear the cub was not crushed by her mother. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)